News releases

World Tuberculosis Day: Invest to End TB. Save Lives

International Women’s Day: “Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow”

World Birth Defects Day: “Many Birth Defects, One Voice”

WHO launches Quit Tobacco App

Urgently address gaps in cancer care: WHO

World Leprosy Day: United for Dignity

Strict implementation of public health and social measures a must to arrest the surge: WHO

People’s support critical for curtailing further spread of Omicron

Take all measures to prevent further spread of Omicron – WHO

Prioritize investments in primary health care for universal health coverage: WHO

WHO South-East Asia Region confirms first few cases of Omicron, countries urged to step up COVID-19 response measures

World AIDS Day

WHO asks countries in South-East Asia Region to be vigilant as cases surge globally and new Variant of Concern is detected

End violence against women: WHO

Step-up efforts to increase physical activity: WHO

World Antimicrobial Awareness Week

Persistent efforts by countries driving steep decline in tobacco use in South-East Asia Region: WHO

World Stroke Day

World Sight Day

Health and Education Ministers, heads of partner agencies commit to health promoting schools for all in WHO South-East Asia Region